Man charged after woman reportedly assaulted and forced into car in Portglenone

A man has been charged with multiple offences following a disturbing incident in Portglenone in which a woman was reportedly assaulted and forced into a vehicle on a busy village street.

Detectives investigating the incident in the Main Street area of Portglenone on Saturday evening, 14 March, confirmed that a 42-year-old man has now been charged to court.

The development follows an earlier report from a member of the public that a male assaulted a female at around 10pm, allegedly punching her to the head and face before forcing her into a black Nissan Qashqai.

Multiple charges brought

Police say the 42-year-old now faces a number of charges including five counts of common assault, threatening or abusive behaviour, two counts of false imprisonment, a domestic abuse offence, non-fatal strangulation or asphyxiation, and taking a motor vehicle without authority.

Court appearance today

The man is due to appear before Coleraine Magistrates’ Court today, Monday 16 March.

Police added that, as is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

At a glance

• Police are investigating a reported assault in Portglenone on Saturday night

• The incident happened on Main Street at around 10pm on 14 March

• A member of the public reported a woman being punched to the head and face

• She was then reportedly forced into a black Nissan Qashqai

• A 42-year-old man has now been charged to court

• Charges include five counts of common assault and two counts of false imprisonment

• Other charges include domestic abuse, threatening behaviour and non-fatal strangulation or asphyxiation

• The man is due to appear at Coleraine Magistrates’ Court on Monday 16 March

• All charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service